I. və̇ˈnēshən sometimes -nish- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Latin Venetia ) of Middle English venicien, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin venetianus, from Venetia Venice, city in northeastern Italy (from Latin, land of the Veneti in northern Italy) + Latin -anus -an
1. capitalized
a. : a native or resident of Venice
b. : the Italian dialect of Venice
2. or venetian cloth
[French vénitienne, from feminine of vénitien native of Venice, from Middle French venicien ]
a. : a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b. : a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
3. : venetian blind
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Medieval Latin venetianus, from Venetia Venice + Latin -anus -an
: of or relating to Venice in Italy : of the kind or style typical of Venice